Asia

After getting a feel for life in Kuta, I decided to bite the bullet and venture inland for a day-long tour. Believe me, it was hard after all those spa …

The good life for Westerners in Bali includes massages and spa treatments, and I was ready to feed the local economy with my hard earned greenbacks. My daily schedule in …

By my second and third days in Bali, I was starting to fall for the place. I figured out the various ways to escape the street vendors and intense mid-day …

I slept nicely my first night in Bali, the fan on full blast to keep me cool and swoosh away any pesky mosquitoes. I washed up in my private bathroom, …

My flight arrived in Bali late at night which was not my preference. After clearing customs, I picked up my bag and made a quick stop in the bathroom which …

Journal Entry from January 29 @ 5:41pm – I’m at the airport ready to board a 6-hour flight to Bali.  The Lonely Planet speaks of $5 massages on the beach, …

Help me decide how long to spend in Bali, Indonesia!  I have to decide soon so I can book my onward travel.  Factors to consider include the fact that I …

Ahead of his trip around the world, Dave dives into the visa rules and challenges of entering Tibet from Nepal.

While planning for his RTW trip, Dave considers picking a trek in Nepal, with Annapurna Circuit and Everest Base Camp being lead contenders.

It is hard for me to ignore the fact that I will likely be on the Asian continent around the time of the 2008 Summer Olympics in China (August 8-24, …

I made a noteworthy change to the early part of my ’round the world backpacking itinerary. It’s a change in route, rather than countries I intend to visit. Initially, I …

I was sitting in my work cubicle, three years into my my first post-college job, when one of my good friends sent me the email below. I can remember my …

I first became aware of Cambodia through a song by the early 80’s punk band The Dead Kennedys. I was about 13, living in an upper middle class suburb in …

Manali Like the ride to Lake Rewalsar, the Manali drive was astonishing! There were endless hills filled with exotic plants. Once we got closer to Manali, I noticed that the …

Many travelers in Dharamsala that I met told me that they were just staying a few days and then moving on to the north, mountainous town of Manali. After talking …

From Delhi, the most practical mode of transportation to Dharamsala is by bus. There are two bus services (State and Deluxe) available. I opted for the deluxe bus ride. The …

So you have decided to travel to the exotic land of India. Unfortunately, this is no small task, and it is recommended that you plan a trip like this out …